PART 6INVESTIGATIONS: SUPPLEMENTARY
Consultation and co-operation
I168Working with the Auditor General for Wales
1
If the Ombudsman considers it appropriate, the Ombudsman must—
a
inform the Auditor General for Wales about the Ombudsman's proposals for conducting an investigation, and
b
consult the Auditor General for Wales with regard to the most effective way of conducting an investigation.
2
If the Ombudsman consults the Auditor General for Wales under this section, the Ombudsman and the Auditor General for Wales may—
a
co-operate with each other in relation to the matter to which the investigation relates,
b
conduct a joint investigation into the matter, and
c
prepare and publish a joint report in relation to the investigation.